Category Archives: Lawn

Fall Clean Up-The List

 by Kate Wilson Fall is a great time to plant – it gives your plants a jump start on getting some roots established. And there is the added bonus that trees, shrubs and perennials are on sale in the Fall! … Continue reading

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Composting in the Home Garden

One of the pillars of organic gardening is the steady application of compost to any area that is growing something of value. Compost is, of course, readily available for purchase from the garden center, but compost can be easily made … Continue reading

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Love Your Shade!

   You’ve always imagined a bright sunny cottage garden full of bloom and color.  That’s always been your vision of a real garden, the type that you’ve always wanted.  However, your perfect house, in that wonderful neighborhood comes with shade … Continue reading

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PLANNING A DEER RESISTANT LANDSCAPE AND GARDENS

   “What can I plant that deer won’t eat?” It is one of the most frequently asked questions here at the garden center as the deer population in central Ohio are a constant threat to our gardens as they search … Continue reading

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GRASSES IN THE LANDSCAPE

Now is the perfect time to consider planting some ornamental grasses in the garden.  This time of year the plants are showing full “flower” (seed heads) and many now have some purple, pink, or red to the stems due to … Continue reading

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Summer Sizzling Fun!

August is a great time for awesome BBQ.  Get your family and friends together and make your BBQ sizzle and pop. You can rock your BBQ with a Memphis Style Dry Rub.  Add Southern charm with sweet, tangy or fruity … Continue reading

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ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS IN THE GARDEN

The recent weather pattern in our Ohio weather this July has created some challenging concerns for gardeners.  Whether you’re a flower or vegetable gardener (or both), you may have already noticed these troublesome signs.                                                       There have been a lot … Continue reading

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Fertilizing Your Lawn

At this time we have fresh snow on the ground and unseasonably cold temperatures, but spring weather is quickly approaching, and our customers have been preparing for it with much anticipation! We have had many questions about lawn fertilization. We recommend … Continue reading

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